Park Ranger: Public Safety, Education & Patrol

Berks County PA; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Berks County PA is seeking a Park Ranger to enforce park ordinances, assist visitors with information and directions, and protect park resources. The role covers safety, security, visitor services, and environmental education throughout the parks.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, 18+ years old, PA driver’s license, CPR/First Aid certification, and familiarity with departmental equipment. Prior law enforcement or security experience is preferred, with outdoor patrols and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or (GED).
• Minimum age of 18 years old
• Preferred: one year of job-related experience and/or training (i.e., parks & recreation, law enforcement, resource management, education, emergency medicine, and/or customer service).
• Previous Police, Ranger, or Security experience preferred.
• Possession of a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license is required.
• Must possess or can possess current CPR/First Aid certification.
• Experience with departmental equipment.

Responsibilities

• Conducts patrols by vehicle, utility vehicle, bicycle, and on foot in various weather conditions.
• Educates the public about park ordinances and regulations, issuing warnings as necessary.
• Issue warnings or tickets/citations for serious or continuous violations.
• Prepare for patrol, obtain logs and information, gather equipment, clean/fuel vehicles, and complete logs/reports/hours sheets.
• Present environmental education programming to varied groups of park visitors.
• Miscellaneous tasks or duties as assigned.

Skills

Public relations

Customer service

Verbal communication

Teamwork

Stress management

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Berks County PA is seeking a Park Ranger to enforce park ordinances, assist visitors with information and directions, and protect park resources. The role covers safety, security, visitor services, and environmental education throughout the parks.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, 18+ years old, PA driver’s license, CPR/First Aid certification, and familiarity with departmental equipment. Prior law enforcement or security experience is preferred, with outdoor patrols and